The itinerary around Mt. Fuji included a short 10-minute matcha tea experience at Lake Kawaguchi. A small path leads to the beautiful Lake Kawaguchi and the stunning Mt. Fuji Shrine, which also boasts amazing views. Climbing the 400 steps wasn't too tiring, and the scenery was worthwhile. To conclude, you can see an outlet mall with many shops. The view of Mt. Fuji from this side is from another direction and is equally beautiful. The tour guide was very nice. The only downside was the severe traffic on the way back; my butt hurt a bit. However, the tour guide explained that it was due to a holiday, so if you plan to go, try to avoid weekends, otherwise you might have the same problem on the way back.
The trip went smoothly and the experience was great. It's a pity the 5th Station was closed, so we had to reschedule. Having more time would have made it even better.
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Gotemba Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Gotemba year round climate
Spring (March–May): 48–64°F on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): 69–80°F on average, hot and humid, with the most rainfall in June. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, sightseeing around Mount Fuji. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): 61–75°F on average, comfortable and pleasant climate with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple viewing, outdoor leisure activities. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): 37–41°F on average, cold and dry with low rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, hot spring experiences. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, scarf, gloves.
Gotemba climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 59.2°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 3091 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Gotemba monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
37.6°F
63.2
February
40.3°F
180.2
March
48.9°F
274.4
April
58.6°F
325.8
May
64.2°F
387.3
June
70°F
555.1
July
79.3°F
260.4
August
80.1°F
238.5
September
75.6°F
312.6
October
61.3°F
215.3
November
52.3°F
215.3
December
41.2°F
63.8
Gotemba weather for the next seven days
4/22
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
61.3°F/47°F
4/23
Thursday
Heavy rain
56.3°F/47.1°F
4/24
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
59.4°F/46.8°F
4/25
Saturday
Cloudy
55.9°F/46.3°F
4/26
Sunday
Moderate rain
53.3°F/46.4°F
4/27
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
58.4°F/48.3°F
4/28
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
59.6°F/48.9°F
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